In 1977 George Lucas’s Star Wars first hit the big screen with the first movie of the saga. Almost 40 years and 6 movies later, the 7th movie of the world-wide phenomenal franchise is being released this December.

I’m pretty sure our lives will be clogged with everything Star Wars in the next months, until the movie finally hits the theaters. And what’s the best way to celebrate Han Solo, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker and every Jedi, than some behind-the-scenes photographs from the Star Wars first trilogy sets.

Have a look at these rare images below and let’s hope that the months will pass quickly, with a lot of patience and nail biting. May the force be with you!